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“a thorn in its vitals”

Posted on September 21, 2013 by SUMPTER

Civil War Daily Gazette has the story of Abraham Lincoln’s damage control after the Union defeat at Chickamauga. The president urged General Rosecrans to hold on to Chattanooga and ordered General Burnside to “Go to Rosecrans”. Here he tells General-in-chief … Continue reading →

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“The Southern army is … the Southern people”

Posted on September 4, 2013 by SUMPTER

[I’m pretty sure I’ve heard it said that General Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia became the Confederacy’s most important national institution. And, of course, I’m paraphrasing] From the Richmond Daily Dispatch September 4, 1863: The spirit of the army. –Every … Continue reading →

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“the most perfect stagnation”

Posted on August 31, 2013 by SUMPTER

It’s been quiet along the major Eastern front. The Army of Northern Virginia is keeping busy with drills and reviews, the latter attended by women spectators. The soldiers seem to be well-fed and desertions are down, thanks to General Lee’s … Continue reading →

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one not enough?

Posted on August 23, 2013 by SUMPTER

The following stereograph of Richmond’s Libby Prison was taken 150 years ago today: The Library of Congress also shows the back of the card with its statement of authenticity: You can see a photograph of Libby’s commandant, Thomas P. Turner … Continue reading →

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“battle for freedom”

Posted on July 18, 2013 by SUMPTER

As you can read at Civil War Daily Gazette, 150 years ago today the 54th Massachusetts , a regiment of black soldiers, led a failed assault on Battery Wagner at Charleston. An article published in the August 22, 1863 issue … Continue reading →

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Smoke-free Confederacy

Posted on March 15, 2013 by SUMPTER

After claiming that the Press only has the public good in mind (as opposed to power hungry politicians), this Richmond paper urges southern farmers to give up tobacco and cotton cultivation so that the land can be used exclusively to … Continue reading →

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fishy

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

I guess this “spring ahead” stuff has the old man’s system all fouled up. Sumpter quiescent?

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All Hands on Deck

Posted on January 30, 2013 by admin

The “Sumpter” hasn’t made an appearance today. Knowing him, he’s out trolling the woods, looking for a hot game of canasta.

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In the bag

Posted on November 9, 2012 by admin

Sorry, folks – Sumpter called in tired this morning; hopefully he’ll be recuperated by tomorrow.

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Rejoice! (at least for today)

Posted on October 26, 2012 by SUMPTER

Reasons to procrastinate – the president marks the ways 150 years ago this President Lincoln resorted to sarcasm to try to get George McClellan and his Army of the Potomac south of the Potomac. As the Stars and Bars Blog … Continue reading →

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